What should I do if I miss something at the supermarket self-checkout and only find out when I get home?

Better to make it up. Compared with the traditional checkout model, self-service checkout is more convenient and has been quickly recognized by consumers and supermarket operators. However, security loopholes in self-service checkouts also leave opportunities for criminals to take advantage of. Cases of stealing supermarket products by not scanning the QR code or not checking out after scanning the QR code occur frequently.

The People's Procuratorate of Haidian District, Beijing, reminded supermarket operators that although self-service is convenient, they must also build a "safety door". At the same time, it reminded consumers not to be greedy for petty advantages and be careful to violate the law.

Through handling the case, the prosecutor found that most of the suspects who stole self-checkout supermarkets used "ant moving" to commit crimes. The amount of each crime was small, but they continued to commit crimes. Generally, the unchecked goods in the store are stolen among the checked goods. Most of the items stolen are common daily necessities or food, such as eggs, vegetables, fruits, facial masks, etc. The amount stolen each time is generally less than " If a person is held criminally liable based on the starting point of "larger amount", it is usually because of multiple thefts.

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Due to the large number of cases, prosecutors found during on-site visits that most self-checkout supermarkets or self-checkout areas do not have unscanned code alarm devices (commonly known as "safety doors") , consumers can directly take unchecked goods out of the supermarket without triggering the alarm device; due to labor cost issues, some supermarkets have few or even no supervisory staff in the self-service checkout area, leaving a lot of space for criminals. Large operating space.

The prosecutor suggested that self-checkout supermarkets should set up warning slogans and on-site monitoring prompts in prominent locations and self-checkout areas, and set up alarm "safety doors" by adding supervisors and monitoring probes in the self-checkout areas. and other methods to reduce loopholes and prevent criminals from taking advantage of them. At the same time, citizens need to consciously maintain the corresponding order of use of new convenience facilities and equipment, and must not touch the bottom line of the law for the sake of temporary gain.

People's Daily Online - Frequent thefts in self-service checkout supermarkets. Prosecutor: Citizens need to consciously maintain order